Flopper, here is a good read:
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Early recognition of seizure clusters is critical because therapy can be given to prevent the cluster or limit its severity. Among patients with difficult-to-control complex partial seizures, those with seizure clusters are more prone to prolonged seizures (status epilepticus). When clusters involve moderate to strong seizures that are numerous or occur over a short interval, the seizures are likely to be followed by a more prolonged postictal state of tiredness, confusion, and possibly other problems such as weakness or depression. Diastat (a seizure medicine given by rectum) or Ativan (given under the tongue or swallowed) are treatments that are often used to stop clusters.
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Read the full article below:
Of Cycles and Volcanoes: Seizure Clusters
From my understanding, during this type of seizure you should still be reasonably conscious, which to an extent you do seem to be. Like being able to know to get the phone, however, unable to use it.
From reading various websites and then checking out user posts on other epilepsy websites, it does seem to fit the description for clusters, however, it's best to have a professional diagnose that.
Furthermore, the more I had read - a lot of people seem to relate these clusters to horomonal problems (this seems to be more frequent in women), which could be something to look in to (if you're a woman).
Still researching,
Ellie
10-20-2006, 05:06 PM
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